Thomas James Homes has appointed Steve Schlageter as Chief Executive Officer, marking the next phase of growth for the luxury, end-to-end homebuilder.

Schlageter joined TJH as Chief Operating Officer in October 2024 and succeeds Jamie Mead, who led the company through significant expansion, including the delivery of more than 1,400 homes and establishing TJH as the nation’s largest single-lot homebuilder.

As CEO, Schlageter will lead business strategy, operations, and long-term growth across TJH’s core markets in California, Arizona, and the Pacific Northwest. His focus: scaling a streamlined, fully integrated homebuilding model built on certainty, craftsmanship, and a more elevated client experience.

“Thomas James Homes was built on the idea that homeowners deserve a more reliable way to build,” said Schlageter. “As we grow, that promise stays the same—deliver with precision, operate with discipline, and keep the client experience at the center.”

Before joining TJH, Schlageter spent nearly two decades at PulteGroup, where he held senior leadership roles in operations and strategy, overseeing large-scale homebuilding performance and efficiency.

The leadership transition comes as TJH continues to expand its presence in high-demand neighborhoods while supporting rebuilding efforts in Pacific Palisades and other communities.